Upon your arrival at the airport, we will be waiting for you to transfer you to the DoubleTree by Hilton Iquitos hotel, where you will receive the first orientation talk about the adventure you are about to start. Then, we will go in a private vehicle to the city of Nauta, the historic river port where we will embark.

During the journey to Nauta, we will take a walk through Iquitos, a colorful, dynamic city with a captivating past. On this tour you will be able to appreciate the most emblematic attractions of the town and, if you wish, enjoy a snack.

Upon arrival in Nauta (about two hours from Iquitos), we will board La Perla and our staff will accompany you to the cabin that we have specially equipped for you with the comforts you need to have a completely pleasant trip. The ship will begin the trip towards the confluence point of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers, the majestic location in the jungle where the Amazon River is born.

At this time, the naturalist guides will present the travel plan, the routes to follow and the scheduled activities, and the best thing: they will begin to introduce us to the wonderful world of Amazonian wildlife. Pay attention to their advice and recommendations, and keep in mind that if you have any doubts or questions, our guides will always be at your disposal.

After the exhibition on board, we will have the welcome lunch, your first experience with the delights of regional gastronomy. The menu offers several options, including a vegetarian alternative. If you have any particular requirements, please discuss it in advance with our crew members so that we can attend to it in a timely manner.

In the afternoon, we will start a boat excursion to the area of the Yanayacu de Yacapana Communal Reserve to explore the amazing flora and fauna of the place. Towards sunset, we will go in search of animals that can only be seen when the sun goes down: alligators, bats, frogs, tarantulas and other species that inhabit the leafy forest of our jungle.

After this first immersion in the world of the jungle, we will return to the boat to enjoy dinner, rest and recover energy.

At dawn, we will take a boat to return, stealthily, to the Yanayacu de Yacapana Communal Reserve and observe the beautiful Amazonian birds that fill the dense treetops: parrots, macaws, among many others. We will also see sloths, iguanas, monkeys and, of course, the pink and gray dolphins that have made this area very popular. A true spectacle of color and life in the heart of the forest.

After this exciting ride and back on the boat, we will enjoy the delicious buffet breakfast that daily offers a selection of traditional dishes, Peruvian specialties, freshly baked homemade products and a variety of fresh juices made with exotic fruits from the jungle that is only possible to taste in the area. After eating, we will be ready to start a new excursion by boat, but this time on the Yarapa River, in search of new impressive landscapes and more emblematic species of the Amazon.

Next, we will visit the town of Vista Alegre, to meet the local native community and learn about their customs, having the guides as interpreters and translators. In the town we will also have the opportunity to visit a butterfly garden.

Back at La Perla, we will have lunch in the boat’s dining room and, after a moment of rest, the guides will offer a talk about the origin and characteristics of the Amazon, the largest river in the world.

In the afternoon, we will navigate the Nauta Caño river by boat until we find the perfect place to fish for piranhas, those famous river fish with extremely sharp teeth. To make the moment more special, we will use equipment and artisan techniques typical of the area. Back on the boat, you can relax with live music while we wait for dinner.

After eating, you can prepare for the last outing of the day: a new walk to continue spotting nocturnal animals and delighting us with that wonderful natural concert that only the Amazonian night can give us.

The first hours of the morning have a special charm to get in touch with the jungle and are a unique opportunity for the sighting of species. For this reason, on this third morning, you also have a boat excursion scheduled before breakfast. This time the destination is the Marayali stream, a privileged area for the sighting of numerous endemic species.

Back on board, the buffet breakfast will be served and we will continue with an exploration trip in the Pahuachiro area, another jewel to appreciate the Amazonian biodiversity.

At noon, we will offer lunch and then you will have time to rest and prepare for the next adventure: a hike through the winding paths of the jungle. Before this activity, the guides will offer a practical talk on geographic orientation techniques and resources in this type of territory.

The tour will be through the beautiful sector of Casual, inhabited by poisonous frogs and countless exotic species. In this area we will also observe a variety of giant trees known by the locals as “Avatar”.

Before returning to La Perla, and still in the mountains, we will be able to enjoy the wonderful light and the incomparable colors that unfold in the sky of these latitudes during sunset. Upon returning to the ship we can relax even more with live music and comfort ourselves with the delicious dinner on board.

This morning starts off quiet with breakfast on board, but it gets exciting with a visit to the city of Nauta, the second largest in the region. Upon arrival, we will take a fun ride in a motorcycle taxi (the most popular means of transportation in cities in the Peruvian jungle) until we reach the city market where you will be able to interact with colorful characters and learn about the particular commercial circuit of the region.

We will visit the stalls selling typical food, crafts, aphrodisiac drinks and many more. A true immersion in the life of the Amazon population.

Then, we will go to the Sapi Sapi Lagoon, one of the most renowned paiche hatcheries, those gigantic river fish that are a fundamental ingredient of regional gastronomy and hold the title of being the second largest freshwater fish in the world. . Here you can also appreciate a particular habitat, surrounded by aguaje palms and fruit trees, and observe the striking charapita turtles, as well as butterflies and a wide variety of birds.

Before noon we will return to the ship for lunch on board and then we will have time to rest before the next departure to Nauta Caño. Once there, we will go to the “Jungle of Mirrors”, an overwhelming setting in which the sky and the calm waters converge as the afternoon progresses, drawing exuberant landscapes of rays, clouds and infinite reflections.

This place is also ideal for spotting toucans, parrots, macaws, iguanas, sloths, and monkeys high up in the trees.

Before returning to La Perla we will do a night safari in search of the species that appear when darkness emerges. This will be an ideal moment to appreciate the wonderful starry sky of the jungle and enjoy once again the sound festival of the Amazon plain. Upon return you can enjoy dinner on board.

This morning starts off quiet with breakfast on board, but it gets exciting with a visit to the city of Nauta, the second largest in the region. Upon arrival, we will take a fun ride in a motorcycle taxi (the most popular means of transportation in cities in the Peruvian jungle) until we reach the city market where you will be able to interact with colorful characters and learn about the particular commercial circuit of the region.

We will visit the stalls selling typical food, crafts, aphrodisiac drinks and many more. A true immersion in the life of the Amazon population.

Then, we will go to the Sapi Sapi Lagoon, one of the most renowned paiche hatcheries, those gigantic river fish that are a fundamental ingredient of regional gastronomy and hold the title of being the second largest freshwater fish in the world. . Here you can also appreciate a particular habitat, surrounded by aguaje palms and fruit trees, and observe the striking charapita turtles, as well as butterflies and a wide variety of birds. Before noon we will return to the ship for lunch on board and then we will have time to rest before the next departure to Nauta Caño.

Once there, we will go to the “Jungle of Mirrors”, an overwhelming setting in which the sky and the calm waters converge as the afternoon progresses, drawing exuberant landscapes of rays, clouds and infinite reflections. This place is also ideal for spotting toucans, parrots, macaws, iguanas, sloths and monkeys at the top of the trees.

Before returning to La Perla we will do a night safari in search of the species that appear when darkness emerges. This will be an ideal moment to appreciate the wonderful starry sky of the jungle and enjoy once again the sound festival of the Amazon plain. Upon return you can enjoy dinner on board.

We will start this morning with a breakfast that will leave us ready for the boat expedition to the Shiriyacu stream. There we will look for a suitable space for piranha fishing using local equipment and techniques. Back on the boat, we will be able to access a talk on geographic orientation techniques and tools in the jungle or, if we prefer, rest a bit until lunchtime.

After lunch, we will head to Puerto Prado, where we will visit the native community of Kukama Prado, to learn about their customs and traditional practices, participate in a culinary demonstration, and taste typical stews from the region. We can also access the small market where the women of the town offer products made with their own hands.

If you wish, you can buy handicrafts and other manufactures, and thus also contribute to the local economy. Next, we will take a walk through the mountains to observe the “Amazon Victories” or “Victoria Regias”, which are the largest aquatic plants on the planet.

Upon returning to La Perla, we will reserve a space for the contemplation of the sunset. We especially recommend that you relax and enjoy this moment, as few experiences compare to spending the sunset on deck, sailing on a mighty river in the Amazon, observing endless colors on the horizon and letting night fall to listen to the prodigious symphony of the millions of animals that inhabit the forests and the waters of these jungles.

Late at night, you will be able to listen to some live music before the final presentation of the crew and the farewell dinner.

After the buffet breakfast on board La Perla, we will proceed to disembark in Nauta to head to Iquitos. On the way, we will visit the Amazon Rescue Center (CREA), where biologists and volunteers take care of animals that have been saved from illegal trafficking, including the endearing manatees, which are aquatic mammals dangerously threatened by hunters. In this place, are the specimens that the authorities have been able to rescue and are in the process of preparing for their reinsertion into their natural environment.

Here you can learn more about their characteristics, the risks they face (such as the deterioration of their habitats and wildlife trafficking) and, best of all, play a little with them because they are very friendly.

After this emotional and unforgettable experience, we will continue to Iquitos and our journey will end once we arrive at the airport.